Alcohol tolerance levels

[kyril]

I really haven't noticed a change in tolerance levels but there's definitely been a change in consumption.  It just isn't as appealing to me.  I like the occasional buzz but I'm not a cheap date.  I've always had a higher than normal tolerance to alcohol.  Same goes for oral medications.  And the theory about being lean never applied to me.  When I was swimming competitive-type practices three times a week (I was 52), I was a very lean and muscular 148# and I could put away almost a fifth and still function.

No, I'm NOT bragging.  I was never proud of that.  Even in college when I was first experimenting with drugs, it took me more and/or longer to attain the same high as my friends.  Maybe they should make me a science project.  Or maybe it's just the Irish liver. 

I have the same problem, as does my SO. (Well, him more than me...I recall a night in the military when he singlehandedly put away a fifth of vodka and a case of beer, and was still standing and going for my Midori and pineapple next. Yes, I drink girly drinks. Shut up.)

I'm not as bad as all that, but I've never noticed an effect from alcohol before the third drink, and it takes 6-10 before anyone else can tell I've been drinking. I pass breathalyzer tests with 8 drinks in my system. Since I hate the taste of alcohol (hence the preference for super girly drinks...shut up) it's sort of a pain for me to drink enough to notice, so I hardly ever drink at all anymore.

Haven't tried drinking since I started T. If my tolerance has increased at all, I might as well just write it off entirely. Unless T makes me suddenly like the taste.

[LordKAT]

I think I was with Helena last night cause I don't remember getting home, I do remember leaving the bar tho. I checked on my car and it was parked fine. I got real lucky. I usually only walk if I drink.

As to tolerance, habitual drinkers can tolerate more than occasional drinkers. I sorta binge drink, when I go a week on alcohol, it takes a lot to get feeling drunk. When I haven't drank in a while, it only takes a couple.

I think it is time for a long break from it tho as my liver is complaining.

[Amazon D]

I think I was with Helena last night cause I don't remember getting home, I do remember leaving the bar tho. I checked on my car and it was parked fine. I got real lucky. I usually only walk if I drink.

As to tolerance, habitual drinkers can tolerate more than occasional drinkers. I sorta binge drink, when I go a week on alcohol, it takes a lot to get feeling drunk. When I haven't drank in a while, it only takes a couple.

I think it is time for a long break from it tho as my liver is complaining.

The liver is the only organ that can REBUILD ITSELF with proper nutrition. Make sure you check online for diets to improve the liver. Medicines and too much proteins can be hard on the liver to break down. That extra work can make rebuilding slowed down. However, one does need protein to rebuild cells and eggs are the best most complete proteins with all the amino acids needed for rebuilding cells.

Good health to you and for those who drink too much a drink at night can be relaxing so don't over do it and do it at home as a bedtime remedy.